What is the proof to the lawfulness of celebrating the honorable birth of the Prophet (Mawlidun-Nabiyy)?
In Suratul-Hajj, Ayah 77 means, “And do good deeds so that you succeed.” The hadith of the Prophet, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, means, “He who innovates a good innovation in Islam has its reward.” (Related by Muslim.) The honorable, knowledgeable, and righteous ruler al-Mudhaffar, the king of Irbil, initiated this practice about 900 years ago. Muslim scholars praised him including the two Egyptian hafiths: Ibn Hajar al-^Aqalaniyy and Jalal ud-Din as-Suyutiyy. The famous scholar of hadith, Abul-Khattab Ibn Dihyah, wrote a book for the king, to be read especially during this celebration. All renowned Muslim scholars praised this innovated celebration.
